Full-time, NATIVE English Instructor Position in Nagoya, Japan

Position:
Advantage English in Nagoya, Japan, needs to fill a full-time, NATIVE English instructor position by early spring 2017. At this time we are giving preference to female, North American instructors who have experience with adults, company workers and who have young learners experience. All our instructors teach both kids and adults. If you are bilingual in Spanish/English or French/English, please state it clearly on your resume. Knowing Japanese is not necessary but if you can speak, please state your level.

Sponsorship:
Advantage English will provide sponsorship. One-year contracts are standard and renewable. All applicants must have a BA or higher. Do not apply if you do not have a four-year degree, at least. All applicants must be NATIVE speakers. Non-natives who apply will be automatically rejected regardless of experience. We advertise native speakers and cannot make exceptions. If you have lived in a native English speaking country for a substantial amount of time as a child, you are still welcome to apply.

Start date:
Feb/March 2017.

Competitive salary:
Instructors are guaranteed from 240,000 to 270,000+yen per month (depending on qualifications and experience), working a max of 28 contact hours and only 7 non-contact hours. Instructors are able to qualify for overtime pay. Guaranteed salary is based genuine ESL experience and qualifications. Applicants will be informed of the probable rate only if contacted for follow up and interview. (For example a 240,000 offer would be for a no experience and no TESL/TEFL instructor. 250,000 per month for TESL. 270,000 would be for a multiyear experienced teacher with CELTA or a MA in linguistics or English.) Native females with a desire to teach young children are welcome to apply even with ZERO experience. Actors who meet the requirements listed above are also welcome to apply as long as you have a four-year degree. Contracts are renewable. Completion bonus for teachers who are asked back for another year.

Working hours:
Instructors who have fulfilled their weekly contact hour load are only required to be in the schools for their classes and for 7 non-contact hours per week. Instructors who are under the contact hours that make up their guaranteed salary will be required to work non-contact hours. Every instructor has a unique schedule. Even busy teachers however, have time in the day to pursue other interests as long as they don’t require leaving the city. Advantage English has kids classes and adult classes.

Holiday:
Instructors are off on Monday and Sunday. As of now, the last class on Saturday finishes at 7:00pm. We are also closed on all national holidays. Instructors also have paid vacation during the summer and winter, standard “eikaiwa” style. All national holidays are paid off. Non-paid leave is available after 7 months.

Classes:
Schedules include a wide mix, from babies to retired folks. The right applicant should be: personable, friendly, cheerful (even when having a bad day), responsible, patient, professional, dependable and kind. Negativism and pessimism are highly frowned upon. We are interested in teaching, first and foremost. We want to provide our students with the best possible teacher, lessons, and service. We hope to see results with all students. Teachers are expected to use the "Talk Advantage" method for kids and adults. Most classes are small with five students max. Training is provided and an experienced Advantage teacher will have the confidence and ability to teach anywhere in the world.

Work environment:
Most classes are taught at Advantage schools in Nagoya, conveniently located in the city on the main subway line. All the schools are located in affluent neighborhoods with good air quality and many parks.

Housing:
Available. No key money. Prices vary but max is 55,000 per month.
Great neighborhood near shops and restaurants and the main school.

Staff:
Advantage English is run by a Japanese and an American with over 20 years experience in the ESL industry. There is plenty of opportunity for advancement either as a teacher, manager or in another division altogether. We are very selective and the other teachers are all very accomplished, fun, creative, professional and hardworking teachers. (Claire, Steve, Alexis, Jenny, Rafael, Sophie, Rachel) Our turnover rates are very low and 98% of teachers finish their contracts.

Company culture:
Teach with care. Look and be your best. Be independent but social. Accept constructive criticism. Be humble and always strive to be a better teacher and person. Stay informed of world events. Get along with everybody. Make the most of this opportunity.
If you’re not interested in learning Japanese or about the culture and people, then please do not apply for this job.

Nagoya: It’s a great place to live and work and centrally located in Japan. It’s a big city and has everything Tokyo and Osaka have, but not as hectic and not as much. There is a vibrant expat community and great social life awaits the right applicant. We have many events and there is always something to do or an event to attend.

All applicants must supply the following to be considered for the position:
1. Resume (should clearly include nationality and age)
2. A recent picture and passport picture (one each)
3. A letter of reference with accompanying contact information (at least one but the more the better) We check all references.
4. A cover letter is not required but helps in separating yourself from the crowd. If you have no experience, but are still interested in becoming an ESL teacher, please provide a cover letter explaining why you want to come to Japan and teach at LA Mode or our sister schools.

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Please apply by email to:
advantage_english_japan@yahoo.com
advantage_english_japan @ yahoo.com